From No Retreat to Drunken Master: The 10 Greatest Martial Arts Movies by Seasonal Films

Jackie Chan, Cynthia Rothrock, and Loren Avedon. Three icons whose paths crossed through one Hong Kong studio that reshaped martial arts cinema.

From Drunken Master and Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow to No Retreat, No Surrender and The King of the Kickboxers, Seasonal Films turned small budgets into global hits. What began as a gamble by producer Ng See-Yuen became a revolution — a run of movies that merged East-meets-West storytelling with lightning-fast choreography and genuine heart.

These films defined the late seventies through the nineties, launching careers, inspiring countless imitators, and proving that great action doesn’t come from money, but from vision and skill.

How did this studio rise from obscurity to dominate the genre? What made their fighters, directors, and stunt teams so unforgettable? And why do these movies still stand as some of the greatest martial arts films ever made?

Top 10 Martial Arts Movies by Seasonal Films dives deep into the legacy of a company that taught the world how to fight with style, heart, and soul.

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